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PerfectDraft enhancing a PerfectView of The Masters from the comfort of home

We have been fortunate to receive a sneak peak of the new Stella PerfectDraft machine, a slick countertop draft system that lets you pull a perfect pint in your own home. Being a beer fan I must say, I am impressed.

The PerfectDraft machine looked complicated but actually proved very simple. First, snap the tap on top of the keg and connect a tube between the tap body and the keg. There are two doors at the front of the machine which open up (via a switch) so you can place the keg inside. Once plugged in the PerfectDraft cools the keg and its contents to the correct temperature (3°C in the case of Stella Artois), in our test it took about 3 hours to cool it by 9 degrees.

The appearance of the PerfectDraft is minimalistic but stylish, matt black with some shiny chrome details. It features an LCD display which shows you the current temperature, how much beer remains in the keg and a count of days until it expires (they recommend 30 days).

Now on to the important bit. If you’ve ever pulled a pint in a bar before the process is the same, make sure you tilt the glass at a 45° angle, pull the tap handle and pour your beer, as it approaches full adjust the angle and distance from the tap to produce your preferred head. As it is Stella, we had a chance to properly skim the top of the traditional Stella Chalice to seal the head. Taste-wise, the Stella was as good as any we’ve had in a pub. Win! Overall we were very impressed with the system, even though the system is not widely available yet.

Just think of the number of uses of a PerfectDraft system. It would be a great addition to parties, a necessity for any beer aficionado’s bar, and with the onslaught of Summer sports on TV you could enjoy Stella Artois at home while watching any event – PerfectDraft…for PerfectViewing.

Disclaimer: Stella Artois gifted me with a PerfectDraft machine for the purposes of this post. I was not paid for this post and all my thoughts are my honest opinion. PerfectDraft is not available in the UK.
[ A PerfectDraft for a PerfectView, Right from Home A Review of the Stella Artois PerfectDraft copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

For those of you out there who love nothing better than to head down to the nearest watering hole right after your work, you might be interested to know that crafting your own brew could be an exciting journey by itself. After all, the end result will taste drastically different from what you are used to, either from the bottle or from the tap. Well, with the $40.99 Sonic Foamer, Beer Foamer device, this is the ideal drinker’s gadget that will re-energize your glass of beer quietly without much fanfare.

Heck, it is more than capable of transforming a half full glass into one that is as foamy as a freshly poured glass right from tap. All you need to do is to place the glass of beer on the Sonic Foamer, Beer Foamer, and press the button. Doing so will see the Sonic energy stir up a foam sensation right from the depths of the glass as if it were magic. I suppose there is no need to leave the house for the local pub if such a device mesmerizes you, but it would be the company down at the pub that draws you back over and over again, right? Powered by half a dozen AA batteries, you might want to settle for a bunch of rechargeables instead.
[ Sonic Foamer, Beer Foamer adds some life to your party copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Ah, the drinking game…practiced in ancient Greece, as far back as the 4th and 5th centuries. Games involving booze were enjoyed in ancient China, usually incorporating dice, or riddles and questions, that answered incorrectly, required a drink. The simplest drinking games are a sort of endurance contest in which players compete to out-drink each other. I have many memories (okay, maybe not memories, but strong photographic evidence) of good time had by all, over many games of Beer Pong, Quarters, or Buzz.

Well, now there’s a new game to add to your party arsenal, check out Shot Glass Roulette, exactly as the name suggests, players give the wheel a spin, and, round and round it goes, where it stops, no one knows, but no matter who wins, everyone will be having fun while playing the drinking roulette! The set comes with the Roulette wheel, 2 balls, and 16 real glass shot glasses, with the numbers nicely printed on the glasses. The set lends a slightly more sophisticated air, than say, Beer Pong, and can be played with a whole lot less physical exertion or coordination.

So if you’re looking to host a memorable party (or casino night) and think Shot Glass Roulette might add to the festive atmosphere, you can pick one up at amazon.com for well under 15 bucks. Heck, at that price get 2. Just remember to drink responsibly, and if you can’t do that… make sure there’s a couch with your name on it, and don’t allow any cameras… I’m just sayin’…I learned that the hard way.
[ Shot Glass Roulette – Pick your Poison, Spin the Wheel copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There are those of us that love the winter, and those of us that don’t. I happen to fall into the former category. However, it doesn’t really matter which side of the fence you’re on, freezing your butt off does not add to the fun, and sometimes dressing warmly isn’t enough… sometimes, you just need a steaming hot cup of cocoa, and sometimes, there’s zero chance of you getting your hands on one… until now.

Check out Hot Can, a nifty new way to be sure you can have a hot soup, or beverage, anytime, and anywhere you want one. These self-heating, recyclable and non toxic cans of gut warming goodness can keep hot for up to 45 minutes and don’t require a kitchen, campfire, or electricity.

Simply turn the can upside down and break the special seal to allow heating to begin. Shake the can from side to side before setting it upright and waiting for the 3 minute heating time to end, open your can, and enjoy. Evidently, were not talking about a disappointingly luke warm beverage here.. we’re talking a nice steaming cup of liquid deliciousness.

So whether it be a cup of soup, hot chocolate, or a coffeehouse favorite you crave, Hot Cans may be just what you’re looking for to turn a winter’s day into a pleasure. For a complete list of flavors, or for ordering information please visit hot-can.us. You can take the chill off for only about 2 bucks a can,and you’ll look oil doing it.
[ Hot Cans – Warming You Up from the Inside copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

If you’re looking for the perfect little hostess gift this holiday season, or if you’d just like to pick yourself up an awesome little gadget that will change the quality of your Christmas party cocktails forever, then I’ve got the thing for you. Check out Roku’s Ice Sphere Molds, easy to use, cool little ice molds that produce a clear, spherical ice that actually keeps your drinks colder, longer, and with much less dilution than your regular, run of the mill ice cubes.

You simply need to fill one of the silicone molds through the hole in its top (boiled and cooled water is best for producing a crystal clear ice) and stack it in the freezer. Once your Zoku Ice is frozen, you just need to pull the halves apart and drop your sphere into your drink or punchbowl, all with none of that pesky warm water rinse often required to release some other sphere molds.

The stackable design allows for easy storage and each set contains 2 sphere makers. Freeze 2 at a time and collect them in zipper bags, or just buy more than one set, so you always have your fancy ice on hand for parties. Get creative and add edible flowers, fruit slices, herbs or candies to your ice balls. Lovin’ it! Get a set of Zoku’s Ice Sphere Molds at amazon.com for only around 17 bucks, you’ll be glad you did. Salute!
[ Zoku Ice Sphere Molds – For Cocktail Perfection copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]